Elon Softball Hosts Charlotte After Tough UNC Tournament

Phoenix look to bounce back at home after 0-3 start to the season

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Elon University softball team returns home to Burlington, North Carolina, to host Charlotte on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Hunt Softball Park. This comes after a challenging weekend at the UNC Tournament in Chapel Hill, where the Phoenix went 0-3, including a 13-4 loss to James Madison.

Why it matters

Elon's home opener presents an opportunity for the team to build momentum and capitalize on the energy of playing in front of a supportive home crowd. The game will also be streamed live on FloCollege, allowing fans who can't attend in person to follow the action.

The details

Against James Madison, Elon showed signs of improvement at the plate, recording a weekend-high six hits. Lani Wyrick stood out offensively, going 2-for-2 with two runs scored and two walks. Peyton Fitzpatrick and Jenna Klein each contributed an RBI. However, the Phoenix pitching staff faced challenges, with James Madison capitalizing on opportunities to build a significant lead. Elon mounted a late rally, scoring four runs in the fifth and sixth innings to narrow the deficit to 6-4, but the Dukes responded with seven runs in the seventh to secure the victory.

  • The Elon vs. Charlotte game is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
  • Elon concluded its participation in the UNC Tournament with a 0-3 record on February 1, 2026

The players

Lani Wyrick

Elon softball player who went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and two walks against James Madison.

Peyton Fitzpatrick

Elon softball player who contributed an RBI against James Madison.

Jenna Klein

Elon softball player who contributed an RBI against James Madison.

Chana Wolfe

Elon softball pitcher who took the loss against James Madison, moving to 0-2 on the season.

James Madison

Elon's opponent in the UNC Tournament, who defeated the Phoenix 13-4.

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What’s next

The upcoming game against Charlotte presents an opportunity for Elon to build momentum on its home field. The game will be streamed on FloCollege, allowing fans to follow the action remotely.

The takeaway

Elon's home opener against Charlotte is an important opportunity for the team to bounce back after a challenging start to the season. The game's live stream on FloCollege will allow fans to support the Phoenix from afar, highlighting the growing trend of live streaming in college sports.